Hambirrao Mohite
Hambirrao Mohite (1630 – 1687) also known as Hansaji, was a prominent Maratha general who held the esteemed position of the 5th Senapati of the Maratha Army during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji. He was recognized for his exceptional military prowess and successfully led various campaigns on behalf of Shivaji, subsequently continuing his service under Chhatrapati Sambhaji.
| Hambirrao Mohite | |||||
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| Hambirrao Sarnaubat Senapati | |||||
| 5th Senapati of the Maratha Empire | |||||
| Reign | 1674–1687 | ||||
| Predecessor | Anandrao | ||||
| Successor | Mhaloji Ghorpade | ||||
| Born | 1630 Talbid, Satara, Ahmadnagar Sultanate (present-day Maharashtra, India) | ||||
| Died | 1687 (aged 57) Wai, Maratha Empire | ||||
| Issue | Tarabai | ||||
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| House | Mohite | ||||
| Father | Sambhaji | ||||
| Religion | Hinduism | ||||
Hambirrao's true name was Hansaji, and the title Hambir Rao was bestowed upon him by Chhatrapati Shivaji in 1674. His descendants continued the title of Hambir Rao.
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